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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,229.90, 36,194.12 and 14,895.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,229.90, 36,194.12 and 14,895.30 is: 20,553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,229.90 : 36,194.12 = 14,895.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,229.90/36,194.12 = 14,895.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,229.90x = 36,194.12 × 14,895.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,229.90x = 539,122,275.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,122,275.64/26,229.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,553.73

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